Politico: Biden team prepares to rush remaining $6 billion in Ukraine military assistance
Biden administration rushes to transfer aid before President-elect Trump takes power on 20 January 2025 and potentially halts the weapons shipments.
North Korean troops in Russia, Pyongyang denuclearization among topics of Yoon-Trump phone call
The US President-elect and the South Korean leader discussed North Korea's recent nuclear developments, missile launches, and troop deployment to support Russia against Ukraine.
FP analysis suggests Ukraine could pursue nuclear arms if denied NATO membership
Foreign Policy's analysis states Ukraine "can't avoid considering a nuclear weapon" if it fails to join NATO, with US support expected to diminish under Trump.
SBU foils arson plot by suspected Russian agent in Dnipro
Ukraine’s Security Service arrested a suspected FSB agent in Dnipro, who prepared to attack military vehicles and rail facilities.
Seoul not ruling out sending weapons to Ukraine, South Korean President Yoon confirms
Citing the threat posed by North Korean troops aiding Russia, Yoon says Seoul could adjust its Ukraine support strategy.
Russia launches 106 explosive drones, injuring civilians in Kyiv and Odesa; 74 drones downed, 25 crashed
The drone assault injured three civilians, while additional Russian bomb and artillery strikes injured two others and killed a woman.
Satellite imagery reveals ongoing fires at Russian-occupied offshore gas platforms in Black Sea
Some fires at the captured Ukrainian rigs continue for over two years.
WSJ: Trump team considers forcing Ukraine to suspend NATO bid for 20 years
The President-elect’s team reportedly considers asking Ukraine to defer NATO plans as part of a strategy to end Russia's war.
Zelenskyy congratulates Trump on “historic landslide” US presidential victory in “excellent” phone call
Ukraine's President emphasizes the importance of US leadership globally and says they agree to maintain dialogue and cooperation.
Four new ground drones cleared for Ukrainian army deployment to enhance logistics
The newly-codified land-based robotic platforms support cargo transport, reconnaissance, and casualty extraction.
South Korea urges UN to demand withdrawal of North Korean troops from Russia
South Korean FM warns UN that Pyongyang's troop deployment jeopardizes peace and breaches Security Council resolutions.
Report: Russia hiding oil sales from OPEC to fund war in Ukraine
Ukrainian researchers allege Russia’s systematic deception of OPEC, with hidden oil sales exceeding quotas, reportedly generating $60 billion annually.
Russia to intensify Moldova destabilization before 2025 parliamentary elections, expert warns
Moldova should prioritize economic growth and social cohesion, as Russia-backed forces exploit internal divisions to push an anti-European agenda, the expert says.
ISW: Russians make multiple advances in Kursk, Donetsk while Ukraine regains ground in Kharkiv oblast
Russians made incremental gains in Kursk Oblast, near Kupiansk, Kreminna, and Vuhledar; Ukrainians reclaimed positions in Kharkiv Oblast and near Toretsk.